CASE: 3870-ETV
FACTS:
At 12:50 AM, Police observed the Defendant driving across a median to make a left hand turn. In the process, the Defendant cut off several vehicles, causing the vehicles to break and almost hit him. Police stopped the Defendant, and noticed a strong smell of alcoholic beverage emitting from the Defendant. The Defendant could not perform the roadsides because of his level of intoxication. The Defendant blew a .201 and .188 into the breathalyzer machine. This was the Defendant’s 3rd arrest within the last 10 years for DUI. At first, the State Attorney wanted the Defendant to serve several months in jail to resolve the case.
RESULTS: The State Attorney DISMISSED all charges.
Case 411293X
FACTS:
At 1:24 am, Police observed the Defendant weaving and swerving from lane to lane, and driving in the emergency lane at least 2 times. The Defendant had a 12 ounce, red plastic cup containing an alcoholic beverage in his car. The Defendant had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Before failing the roadside exercises, the Defendant told the Police “I was drinking, I love the Police, and I am not lying to you. Let me go, you know I am drunk.” He also told Police “I had one bottle of rum during the day, and a half bottle of whiskey tonight.” When the Police told the Defendant to blow in the breathalyzer machine, the Defendant told the Police “If I blow into that machine, it is going to explode.” Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 412733X
FACTS:
At 1:50 am, Police observed the Defendant make an illegal U-turn, after which he swerved off the road and into oncoming traffic. The Defendant also swerved over the yellow line multiple times. Police stopped the vehicle, and smelled alcohol coming from the Defendant. The Defendant admitted to drinking 5 Heinekens, and blew a .230 and .247 into the breathalyzer machine (3 times the legal limit). Defendant failed the roadside tests, including using the “wrong hand” to touch his nose. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 06004206MM10A
FACTS:
At 4:00 am, Police observed the Defendant asleep in her car in a parking lot. The engine was running, and the lights were on. Police Officers shook the car for 15 minutes and the Defendant still did not wake up. When Officers finally made contact with the Defendant, she stated “I was coming from a batchelorette party and had too much to drink...I should not have been driving.” The Defendant failed the roadside exercises, and blew .226 and .244, nearly 3 times the legal limit into the breathalyzer. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case V-144575
FACTS:
At 9:45 pm, Police observed the Defendant operating his boat in the Bayside Marina. Police stopped the boat. The Defendant told Police he drank 2 or 3 beers on the Miami River. The Defendant had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and smelled like alcohol. The Police transported the Defendant to Bayside to perform the roadside tests. The Defendant failed all the tests, and then blew a .171 and .182 into the breathalyzer machine (over twice the legal limit). Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 06014781MM10A
FACTS:
At 3:00 am, Police observed the Defendant and his passenger exit their vehicle in an aggressive manner in the middle of a roadway and approach the Police. The Officer drew his weapon, and ordered the men back into their car. The Defendant was bleeding profusely, as he was the victim of an earlier attack. The Defendant drove to a gas station, and was arrested for DUI by 4 other Police Officers. The Defendant smelled of alcohol, admitted to drinking that night, and failed the roadside tests. The Defendant then blew .117 and .119 into the breath machine, and admitted drinking at several bars that night.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 064556MM10A
FACTS
At 2:45 am, Police stopped the Defendant for making 3 right hand turns in a row, illegally tinted windows, and for swerving outside his lane. The Defendant could not locate his drivers license, registration, or insurance card, and told the Police “I was trying to lose you.” The Defendant had alcohol on his breath, and then failed the roadside tests because he could not stand up straight or follow directions. The Defendant had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The Defendant refused the breathalyzer, and this was his 2nd refusal of a breath test in the State of Florida. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 260917W
FACTS:
At 6:22 am on New Year’s Day, Police responded to an accident scene. Upon contacting the Defendant, Police noticed the smell of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The Defendant admitted to driving her car in the accident. There was an unopened bottle of wine in the passenger seat of the car. The Defendant failed the roadside tests in several ways, including stepping off the line 14 different times while taking 18 steps. The Defendant blew .107 and .094 in the breathalyzer machine. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 573304X
FACTS:
At 8:00 pm, the Defendant was involved in 3 separate hit and run accidents. Once the Police found the Defendant, the Defendant stated “I am drunk, take me in.” He later stated “Take this cuff off of me, I’ll pay you whatever, let me go.” Defendant caused damage to three different cars. Defendant refused the roadside exercises, and fell asleep in the Police car. Defendant was arrested for Felony Fleeing and Eluding and DUI. Defendant admitted to drinking 3 bottles of wine that night. Defendant blew .228 and .231.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 504262W
FACTS:
At 1:03 am, Police observed the Defendant speed through a steady red light. Upon encountering the Defendant, the Police noticed slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and the smell of alcohol. The Defendant told the Police “Officer, I’m OK, I only had 4 beers.” The Defendant had difficulty walking and had to brace himself against a wall for support. The Officer also prevented the Defendant from falling on the ground during the roadside exercises. The Defendant refused the breathalyzer test. Defendant arrested for DUI and No Valid Drivers License.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 0827-EEV
FACTS:
At 2:45 am, Police observed the Defendant asleep in her car at a red light. As the light cycled green and then to red, the Defendant still did not move. Police came into contact with the Defendant, who had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and alcohol coming from her breath. The Defendant was unsteady on her feet, and vomited while talking to the Police. Defendant failed the roadside tests. Defendant admitted to drinking at a party earlier that night. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case V-154625
FACTS:
Defendant was at the Columbus Day Regatta on his 10 foot boat. As he sped through the anchorage area with swimmers in the water, Police activated their lights to pull him over. Defendant then increased his speed in an effort to elude the Police. Police caught the Defendant, who had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. Police took Defendant to Elliott Key, where he failed the roadside tests. Defendant refused the breathalyzer test. Police arrested the Defendant for three different crimes, including BUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 6033-DOE
FACTS:
At 5:00 am, Police observed the Defendant driving 60 mph in a 45 mph speed zone. The Defendant also swerved over the center line 6 times over a 12 block period. Upon contact, Police noticed bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and alcohol coming from the Defendant’s person. Defendant also had a flushed face and was unsteady on her feet. Defendant failed the roadside tests and was forced to provide a urine sample to the Police. Defendant admitted to drinking one mixed drink and three “Kamikaze” shots that night. Defendant also admitted to using cocaine, Xanax, and marijuana in the past. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 267281-W
FACTS:
At 2:37 am, Police observed the Defendant driving 51 mph in a 35 mph zone. Police stopped the vehicle, and the Defendant had a very difficult time exiting the car. The Defendant had blooshot and watery eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol coming from his breath. The Defendant admitted to drinking earlier that night. Defendant failed all the roadside tests, and could not follow the directions for any of the tests. Defendant refused the breathalyzer test. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 411279X
FACTS:
At 12:50 am, Police observed the Defendant cutting in and out of traffic, and driving in the emergency lane on the 826 at a high rate of speed. Police chased down the Defendant, who had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The passenger in the car was vomiting out the window the entire time. The Defendant admitted to drinking some Heinekens earlier that night. The Defendant had a suspended license, and this was his 3RD DUI. He failed the roadside tests and refused the breathalyzer. Defendant arrested for DUI and Driving with a suspended license.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 504101W
FACTS:
At 8:15 pm, the Defendant disobeyed a Police traffic Officer, driving past him towards Miami Beach after a Miami Heat game, making irate gestures towards the Officer. Police pulled over the Defendant, and noticed the smell of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. The Defendant failed the roadside exercises, and later blew .150 and .148, nearly twice the legal limit, into the breathalyzer machine.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 06010718MM10A
FACTS:
At 2:18 am, Police observed the Defendant stopped at a green light. As Police approached the vehicle, there was a railroad crossing bar that began to drop, as railroad crossing lights also began to illuminate. As the train approached, the Defendant awoke and sped under the crossing bar in an attempt to outrun the Police. The Police followed the Defendant through the railroad crossing, and pulled him over on the other side of the highway. The Police then tackled the Defendant as he exited his car. The Defendant smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The Defendant refused the roadside exercises and the breathalyzer. The Defendant was arrested for DUI, driving under railroad gate arms, no proof of insurance, failure to register motor vehicle, tag not assigned or attached, and resisting without violence.
RESULTS: The State DISMISSED all charges.
Case 489850-X
FACTS:
At 12:20 am, Police observed the Defendant driving from the Shore Club on Miami Beach with no headlights on. Police stopped the Defendant, and noticed slurred speech and the smell of an alcoholic beverage coming from her breath. The Defendant asked Police “Is this absolutely fucking necessary?”, and later called the Police “fucking assholes.” The Defendant requested to “do the catwalk” during the walk the line roadside exercise, as her friends applauded her from the car. Defendant failed all roadside exercises, and refused to blow into the breathalyzer. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.
Case 5413-DER
FACTS:
At 1:30 am, Police observed the Defendant traveling 60 mph in a 40 mph zone through a red light. The Defendant then stopped at the next light 5 feet beyond the stop bar. Police stopped the Defendant, who admitted to drinking some beers earlier that night at a bar in Coral Gables. The Defendant failed all the roadside exercises, including counting to 30 in 6 seconds, and doing a military spin on the walk the line exercise. Some time later, the Defendant blew .078 and .074 into the breathalyzer machine, just a few points below the legal limit. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.
Case 508920X
FACTS:
At 7:00 am, the Defendant parked his car illegally next to the Miami Beach Police Station, and fell asleep in the car while the car was running. Police knocked on the window of the car several times, and the Defendant knocked back several times. Defendant had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, alcohol coming from his breath, and was disoriented. Police also found cocaine in Defendant’s pocket. Defendant refused the breathalyzer. Defendant arrested for DUI and cocaine possesion.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI and DISMISSED the cocaine.
Case 574151
FACTS:
At 8:10 pm, the Defendant hit a pedestrian with her car. Police responded to the scene, where Defendant admitted to drinking beer and hitting the victim. Defendant had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Defendant failed the roadside tests, and Police arrested the Defendant. Defendant took the breathalyzer test and blew a .097 and .101, clearly over the legal limit under Florida Law. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.
Case 286063X
FACT:
At 3:45 am, Police observed the Defendant run a stop sign after leaving a club in Downtown Miami Design District. The Defendant had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol coming from his breath. The Defendant failed the “one leg stand” roadside test, and did not participate in any other roadside tests. The Defendant refused to take the breathalyzer test, and refused to sign any paperwork provided by the Police. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.
Case 501331-W
FACTS:
At 8:38 pm, the Police observed the Defendant swerving and veering into oncoming traffic. Police stopped the vehicle and noticed a smell of alcohol coming from the Defendant. Defendant admitted to drinking some beers that night, and then failed the roadside tests. Defendant blew a .93 and a .95 into the breathalyzer machine, over the legal limit. Defendant had a difficult time standing on his feet. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.
Case 508685-X
FACTS:
At 1:33 am, Police observed the Defendant driving on SouthBeach on the wrong side of the road. The Defendant also ran a stop sign, and finally weaved back into the correct lane. As Police stopped the vehicle, the passenger leaned out the window and vomited. The Defendant immediately told Police “I had two glasses of wine, don’t give me a DUI.” Defendant had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and alcohol coming from her breath. Defendant failed the roadside tests, and Police discovered marijuana in her purse. Defendant refused the breathalyzer. Defendant arrested for DUI and Marijuana Possession.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI, and DISMISSED the marijuana.
Case 286013X
FACTS:
At 3:54 am, Police observed the Defendant leaving CLUB METROPOLIS in Downtown Miami. The Defendant ran a stop sign, and the Police initiated a traffic stop. Upon contacting the Defendant, Police noticed a smell of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. The Defendant then failed the roadside exercises, and admitted to drinking Cosmopolitans that night. The Defendant blew a .163 and a .160 in the breathalyzer. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.
Case 575604X
FACTS:
At 8:30 pm, Police observed the Defendant swerving in and out of his lane several times, causing other vehicles to take evasive action in order to avoid an accident. When Police activated their overhead lights to pull over the Defendant, it took the Defendant ½ mile to pull over. The Defendant had no Drivers License, no proof of insurance, or registration, and his zipper was down. The Defendant appeared confused and unsteady on his feet. The Defendant had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and a smell of alcohol on his breath. Police did not conduct roadside exercises, but the Defendant blew .115 and .107 in the breathalyzer. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.
Case 4550DOC
FACTS:
At 4:00 am, Police observed the Defendant driving without an illuminated tag light. Upon contacting the Defendant, Police noticed slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and an open 32 ounce bottle of Budweiser in the Defendant’s car. The Defendant admitted to drinking for several hours earlier that night, and also admitted to smoking marijuana and using cocaine. He also admitted to drinking shots of “aguardiente”. The Defendant failed the roadside exercises, and then submitted to a urine test. Defendant blew .072 and .070 in the breathalyzer machine. Defendant arrested for DUI.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI.
Case 8110EMS
FACTS:
At 4:55 am, Police observed the Defendant sitting in his car, the car running and the keys in the ignition, in a NO PARKING zone on the side of the road in Downtown Miami. There was also a red cup and a plastic arm band next to the drivers side door on the ground. Police conducted a traffic stop on the Defendant, who later failed the roadside exercises, and blew .099 and .095 into the breathalyzer machine. Post-miranda, the Defendant admitted to drinking 4 large mixed Vodka drinks at the Voodoo Lounge earlier that night. This was the Defendant’s 2nd DUI.
RESULTS: The State DROPPED the DUI. |
